How far is Brunswick, MN from Saint Cloud, MN?

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.59 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.61 mi
73.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.59 mi
Kilometers
86.25 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Brunswick
Fri, Apr 10, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-10T04:55
Arrive Saint Cloud
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foreston
MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States

From Brunswick
26.7 mi
00h 32m
To Saint Cloud
26.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brunswick and Saint Cloud.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Saint Cloud.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 70

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue South

    1060 ft · 37 sec · 7th Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    68 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  8. 8

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    111 m · 16 sec · Courthouse Square

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foreston
00h 32m from Brunswick
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brunswick to Saint Cloud?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foreston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Brunswick and 26.8 miles from Saint Cloud.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Cloudy near Saint Cloud.

Stop Ideas Near Foreston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Foreston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foreston.

RAIL

St. Cloud

39 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

108 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Saint Cloud. Straight-line distance: 45.61 mi (73.41 km).

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#1 Brunswick

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota

Population1,341
Coordinates45.7888500, -93.2757800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Cloud

City in Minnesota

Population68,510
Coordinates45.5608000, -94.1624900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Brunswick (-93.27578, 45.78885)
End: Saint Cloud (-94.16249, 45.5608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.39 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.86 $9.19 $18.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Saint Cloud. The current time is 04:55:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.